Captain Morgan Is Among The First To Use Foursquare's New Ad Unit [THE BRIEF]
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Foursquare is now showing ads after you check-in. One of the first advertisers in the new system: Captain Morgan. People who check in at bars, clubs, or restaurants are suggested to order a Captain and ginger, Captain and cola, or Captain mojito. There are still some questions about how Captain Morgan and Foursquare will make sure that only people ages 21 and over will get the Captain and cola suggestion after checking into a restaurant, Ad Age reports.
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